Chapter 35

Chloe spotted him, too.

To be honest, in the last three years, Chloe had rarely seen him fully dressed. So, seeing him at Marian's party really threw her for a loop. It wasn’t because of his high status but because his whole vibe had changed. He had gone from a carefree playboy to a cool, refined gentleman. She just couldn’t wrap her head around it.

Next to Connor, a guy with gold-rimmed glasses chimed in, "Riverbrook really is a paradise. Even polygamy is allowed. No wonder you didn’t want to leave for the capital three years ago, Connor."

The others laughed. "Devon, you’ve got the guts to joke about Connor. Don’t forget, we traveled all the way from Eldridge to work for him."

"Yeah, Riverbrook’s customs are wild. I envy Mr. Lucas—two beautiful wives, one stunning like a queen, the other charming and sweet. What a lucky guy."

was feeling a headach,

She couldn’t afford a scandal. She knew Chloe well. Back in school, Chloe never competed with her. Chloe always stepped aside, whether it was for pretty dresses, bags, scholarships, or opportunities to study abroad. Linda had taken so much from her, including Lucas, which was the final

looked. Her striking beauty often made people think she was aloof and competitive, but in reality, she was more laid-back or maybe just

Chloe would step aside now, but things didn’t go as planned. Chloe gave her

suddenly spoke up, "Mr. Connor, I remember Mr. Lucas and Mrs. Moncada attending the grand lady’s 70th birthday. You should know who the real

Linda’s heart skipped a beat. So this was Connor, the King of Eldridge, the man she wanted to interview. Her heart raced. Lucas had mentioned attending Marian's birthday with Chloe, but with a hundred tables of guests among top elites and only two for Riverbrook, they

probably couldn’t remember who was who, but Chloe’s beauty was unforgettable. Linda felt a pang of uncertainty. If her identity was exposed now, the exclusive

also watched Connor. Given their shared history, asking for a

you want to know who the real Mrs. Moncada is, just video call Mr. Lucas and have him identify her himself. He can't

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